AQUITANIA

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In January 1940 troopships arrived to take New Zealand forces overseas. AQUITANIA at Pipitea 3, EMPRESS of BRITIAN at Kings 3. Interisland ferry RANGATIRA at Interisland 2 and trans Tasman liner AWATEA at Queens 1.

Particulars of Ship

BuilderJohn Brown Last edited by: John Brown

Where BuiltClydebank Last edited by: John Brown

Date Built1913 Last edited by: John Brown

Length x Breadth275m x 30m Last edited by: John Brown

Tonnage45 647 GT Last edited by: John Brown

Number of passengers3230 Last edited by: John Brown

PropulsionQuad Screw steam turbine 23 knots 59000 SHP Last edited by: John Brown

Owners & Previous Names1914-1950 Cunnard Line
1950 Scrapped at Farslane, Scotland Last edited by: John Brown

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AQUITANIA